Recent studies at the University of Southampton has been developing methods of predicting the effects of extinction of a species in an ecosystem. It was believed that once a species goes extinct in a certain ecosystem, so to does its environmental impacts. But recent studies have shown that rather than having no environmental impacts, the loss of a species can result in other species in that given environment to compensate for that loss. Although both theories show that the loss of a species negatively effects its environment, this new method allows us to better understand, prevent and prepare for the extinction of animal species.
I found it curious that they conducted this study using marine life. It makes logical sense as marine life, especially invertebrates have a tougher time dealing with the loss of an entire species. I am also curious to find out what factors led to the mathematical equations used to measure the impact of a loss of a species. It is said to have capture the nuances of this process including differing extinction rates, causes and results. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/03/170303100646.htm
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